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Cherry Limeade Cupcakes

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Light and fluffy cupcakes bursting with cherry and lime flavor, topped with a tangy lime buttercream frosting — a fun and refreshing dessert inspired by a classic cherry limeade.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (for frosting)
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (as needed, for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  4. Mix in cherry juice, vanilla extract, lime juice, and lime zest.
  5. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in chopped cherries.
  6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in lime juice and zest. Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
  9. Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with extra cherries or lime slices if desired.

Notes

  • Drain and pat cherries dry before chopping to prevent excess moisture.
  • Add a drop of pink or red food coloring for a more vibrant cherry color, if desired.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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